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Unpacking Alienation: Women Workers and the Modernist Paradigm in Sudirman Central Business District, Jakarta
This study examines the alienation of women workers within the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD), Jakarta, as a result of the modernist urban development paradigm. Modernism in urban planning emphasizes economic growth, efficiency, and aesthetic uniformity, often at the expense of inclusivity and social equity. Employing Henri Lefebvre's framework of spatial production that focus on the representations of space this research investigates how the intersection of capitalism and patriarchy manifests in urban design and affects women workers. The SCBD, a high-profile business district marked by privatized public spaces and luxury-oriented infrastructure, exemplifies the dominance of economic priorities over human-centered planning. Women workers in this environment face dual marginalization: as laborers under capitalist pressures and as women navigating patriarchal constraints. The absence of affordable childcare, inadequate safety measures, and the privatization of public spaces exacerbate their alienation, making these urban spaces exclusionary. This qualitative case study relies on critical analysis of government regulations, developer guidelines, and corporate reports to understand the planning and design of SCBD from the perspectives of its creators. Findings reveal that the representation of space prioritizes economic gains while neglecting the lived experiences and needs of women workers, thereby perpetuating systemic inequalities. The study underscores the urgent need for more inclusive urban policies that address gender-specific challenges and prioritize equitable participation in urban life.
Unpacking Alienation: Women Workers and the Modernist Paradigm in Sudirman Central Business District, Jakarta
This study examines the alienation of women workers within the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD), Jakarta, as a result of the modernist urban development paradigm. Modernism in urban planning emphasizes economic growth, efficiency, and aesthetic uniformity, often at the expense of inclusivity and social equity. Employing Henri Lefebvre's framework of spatial production that focus on the representations of space this research investigates how the intersection of capitalism and patriarchy manifests in urban design and affects women workers. The SCBD, a high-profile business district marked by privatized public spaces and luxury-oriented infrastructure, exemplifies the dominance of economic priorities over human-centered planning. Women workers in this environment face dual marginalization: as laborers under capitalist pressures and as women navigating patriarchal constraints. The absence of affordable childcare, inadequate safety measures, and the privatization of public spaces exacerbate their alienation, making these urban spaces exclusionary. This qualitative case study relies on critical analysis of government regulations, developer guidelines, and corporate reports to understand the planning and design of SCBD from the perspectives of its creators. Findings reveal that the representation of space prioritizes economic gains while neglecting the lived experiences and needs of women workers, thereby perpetuating systemic inequalities. The study underscores the urgent need for more inclusive urban policies that address gender-specific challenges and prioritize equitable participation in urban life.
Unpacking Alienation: Women Workers and the Modernist Paradigm in Sudirman Central Business District, Jakarta
Purnamasari, Lathiyfah Shanti (author)
2024-12-28
ULTIMARCH : International Journal of Sustainable Architecture, Urban, and Multimedia Technology; Vol 1 No 2 (2024): ULTIMARCH Journal; 15-25 ; HATÊUP : International Journal of Sustainable Architecture, Urban, and Multimedia Technology; Vol 1 No 2 (2024): ULTIMARCH Journal; 15-25
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English
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